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Smullyan Family History

Smullyan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Smallman, Smullen, Mullan, Sully, Mullen, Stallman, Millan, Sultan

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Where is the Smullyan family from?

You can see how Smullyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smullyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smullyan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smullyan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Smullyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smullyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Smullyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Smullyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smullyan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Smullyan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Smullyan. For the veterans among your Smullyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smullyan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Smullyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Smullyan in 1969 was 81, and 54 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smullyan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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